Another milestone for the North Riverside Home Repair program! Ms. Ruby's historic home on Smith Street, originally built in the early 1900s and purchased by her sister in 1967, now boasts a new roof. 🏡 With roots dating back to the early 1900s and memories spanning generations since the 1960s, this home holds a special place in our community. 🌿 We're proud to play a part in preserving these stories. What memories does your neighborhood hold for you? #neighborshelpingneighbors #groundworkjax #cityofjacksonville
Groundwork Jacksonville
Civic and Social Organizations
Jacksonville, Florida 1,225 followers
The City of Jacksonville's Nonprofit Partner in Building the Emerald Trail and Restoring Our Urban Creeks.
About us
Groundwork Jacksonville is the City of Jacksonville's nonprofit partner in building the Emerald Trail and restoring McCoys and Hogans Creeks. Groundwork is committed to environmental restoration and stewardship of these urban parks, trails and waterways as well as the neighborhood revitalization and equitable development of our urban neighborhooods. Our Vision: The Emerald Trail is a nationally recognized centerpiece attracting people to Jacksonville. It connects urban core neighborhoods that are valued as vital and desirable places to live, work, and visit. Jacksonville’s urban core neighborhoods are economically diverse and economically healthy. Urban core neighborhoods have a community ethic of active living and an outdoor orientation. Working together, neighbors are engaged in creating and sustaining their clean environment. Our Mission: Our mission is to bring about the sustained regeneration, improvement and management of the physical environment by developing community-based partnerships which empower people, businesses and organizations to promote environmental, economic and social well-being. Our mission has been formally adopted by our governing board and is shared with the other 20 Groundwork Trusts across the country. Our Values: Community Engagement and Empowerment Meaningful work/Responsiveness Entrepreneurial/Solutions-oriented Change agent (creating a culture of change) Results-oriented
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http://groundworkjacksonville.org/
External link for Groundwork Jacksonville
- Industry
- Civic and Social Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Jacksonville, Florida
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2014
- Specialties
- Trail Building, Creek Restoration, Environmental Stewardship, Social Justice, Community Engagment, Emerald Trail, McCoys Creek, Hogans Creek, Green Team, CREST, Placemaking, Neighborhood Revitalization, Equitable Development, Health & Wellness, Social Connection, Civic Pride, Creek Clean Ups, Public Art, Volunteerism, Parks , and Placemaking
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101 W State St
Jacksonville, Florida 32202, US
Employees at Groundwork Jacksonville
Updates
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🚧 Reminder: Northbank Riverwalk at McCoys Creek is closed from July 8th, for exciting upgrades, reopening in Fall 2025. 🌱🛶 Look forward to new features like a kayak launch, more green space, and improvements to add creek capacity to manage tidal waters, storm events, and sea level rise. Access to Corkscrew Park remains open. Thanks for your patience! #McCoysCreek #GroundworkJax
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All aboard the S-Line cleanup! 🚂🌳 Join us this Saturday, July 13th, from 9 AM to 12 PM at 5625 Norwood Ave. Let's work together to preserve our local environment by cleaning up and maintaining the beautiful S-Line Rail Trail. We'll provide trash grabbers and bags—just bring gloves, water, and your community spirit. Remember to wear closed-toe shoes, long pants, and a hat! Volunteers under 18, please come with an adult. Add this event to your calendar. ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/ejmp5Wsb See you there! #slinetrail #volunteerjax #groundworkjax
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🌟 What an incredible turnout for the United Way Day of Action on June 21st! Together, we made a lasting impact in North Riverside. 🌿✨ 📸 See our dedicated volunteers from CSX, Regency Centers, JEA, Miller Electric, and Enterprise Car Rental in action! From enhancing the garden bed and constructing benches at the Daily Manna Community Garden to laying the dirt for a community garden at Truway Church of the Risen Lord, every hand made a difference. 🛠️ Other highlights included beautifying Edison Street and the removal of an old shed at the Daily Manna Serving Center! 🌼 Thank you to everyone who joined us in making our community a better place! #UnitedWayDay #GroundworkJax
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🚧 Important Update: Northbank Riverwalk Closure 🚧 Starting today, July 8th, the Northbank Riverwalk at McCoys Creek outfall will be closed for major enhancements. This vital upgrade, set to reopen in Fall 2025, will enhance structural integrity and expand the creek's capacity to manage environmental challenges and add opportunities for fish habitats, native plantings, and recreation. We're excited about the upcoming features like a kayak launch, tiered seating overlooking the creek, and increased green space. 🌿 Access to Corkscrew Park will remain accessible via Pearl Street until further construction begins in the CSX Bulkhead Work Zone. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work towards these improvements! 🌱🛶 #McCoysCreek #JacksonvilleNews #GroundworkJax
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Happy Independence Day, Jacksonville! 🎆 Enjoy the day with family and friends in our beautiful parks and trails. Whether you're having a picnic, a walk, or just relaxing outdoors, we'd love to see how you're celebrating. Share your moments with us! #4thofjuly #independenceday #cityofjacksonville #jaxlocals #firstcoast
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🌿 What's your favorite part of Lavilla Link? Today, on World Industrial Design Day, we celebrate how thoughtful design shapes our community through projects like the Lavilla Link. From transforming spaces to creating vibrant parks, design impacts our lives in the city of Jacksonville every day. Share your love for urban renewal. Snap a picture at your favorite spot on the Lavilla Link and tag us, or use the hashtag #groundworkjax in your caption so we can see it! 💚 Want to support our cause at the Emerald Trail? Tap here to donate! https://bit.ly/gwjdonate #WorldIndustrialDesignDay #supportnonprofits
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🌿 Shoutout to the PGATOUR's Green Team Special Events committee for their enthusiastic participation in our pollinator and herb garden project! We're thrilled to partner with them to take sustainable actions through this collaboration. What motivates you to volunteer in your community? 🌼💚 #jacksonvilleflorida #volunteerjax
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🌍✨ Check out these incredible highlights from @Groundwork USA's 2023 State of the Network Report! Learn how initiatives across the country, including right here in Jacksonville, are creating healthier, greener, and more resilient communities. 🙌 Raise your hand if you want a copy of the full report, and we'll send it to you via DM or email! #lovewhereyoulive #groundworkjax #supportnonprofits
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Reminder: Our Hogans Creek Cleanup is tomorrow, June 22, 2024, from 9 AM - 11 AM! Meet and park at the lot on W. 6th Street just east of Jefferson. Look for the Sierra Club sign! We'll provide trash grabbers and bags; just bring gloves and water, and wear closed-toe shoes. Whether you come solo or bring a group, everyone is welcome to contribute! Sign up using the link here and be part of our community effort! https://lnkd.in/e94js2cT Would your company like to sponsor a cleanup? Email Janet Reagor at janet@groundworkjacksonville.org. #cleanupcrew #hoganscreek #supportnonprofit #volunteerjax #groundworkjax